Neurodiverse Gaming
We started a private online gaming server so children and adults who are neuro divergent can play and make friends. The biggest issue with playing online is being able to play safely. Our server can only be accessed if your name has been added to the list of approved players first.
COMMON QUESTIONS
How is it safe and different from other online play? Online games of Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, and others are open to everyone and not moderated. I have heard stories from other parents who’s child was messaged by or tried to chat in open chat by a stranger. Our server is Moderated and all players have to be approved and added before playing. No random player can access or join. One of our admins has to add a new users name to the game before they can begin playing.
What if my child has never played MInecraft before? Our moderators can teach you how.
Can it be played on Xbox, Playstation, IPad, or Switch? The Minecraft version played on those is called Bedrock. You will need a computer and the Java version to join the server.
What is Discord? Discord is a free app used by gamers to voice chat with each other. We want to encourage kids to chat with each other while playing. Harder to build friendships typing in chat.
Do we need to have a gaming computer to play? No gaming computer needed, any PC or Apple, laptop or desktop will work. Even computers 5-6 years old will run it. Chromebooks may have issues.
Survival vs Creative? The server is set for Survival Minecraft. This means there are creatures and such in the game. We have it set that if you die in the game you dont lose your items or progress. This allows both types of players to play.